Business Strategy Principal

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Business Strategy Principal Description - Come join HP, the founder of Silicon Valley. At HP, we believe in reinventing industries to drive innovation, growth, and world-changing impact. The Company HP is a Fortune 100 technology company with $55+ Billion in revenue, with over 50,000 employees operating in more than 170 countries around the world. We provide technology and services that help people and companies address their problems and obstacles, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create simpler, more valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work. At HP, we are committed to creating products that enable modern workers to lead fulfilling personal and productive professional lives. We imagine the future and make it happen. We solve big challenges while having fun. We take pride in living by the HP Way and have a strong commitment to our employees, communities, and the planet. We believe that more diverse thinking leads to unexpected, more thoughtful solutions. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented strategy practitioner to join HP’s Print Strategy & Planning team, reporting to the Senior Director, Office Print Strategy, within HP’s Global Strategy organization. This team is highly regarded across HP as a trusted advisor to business leaders and a proven development ground for future executives. We operate in a high-performance, meritocratic environment that rewards impact, intellectual rigor, and leadership. Success in this role can open the door to broader opportunities across HP’s strategy and business organizations. HP has led the Office Print market for decades through a relentless focus on innovation, customer understanding, and market leadership. Today, the business operates in a large, dynamic, and highly competitive global market, serving customers across more than 170 countries. As the industry evolves, HP is uniquely positioned to shape the future of work through a stronger focus on software, solutions, services, and new business models. This role will help define that future. As a key member of the strategy team, you will shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business, helping ensure it remains competitive and positioned for long-term growth. You will drive strategic choices across product and portfolio strategy, go-to-market approaches, competitive positioning, growth initiatives, business development/partnerships and M&A. The role requires rigorous analysis, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and clear executive-level recommendations. Success will depend on close partnership with senior leaders across functions to align strategy, drive execution, and accelerate business transformation. Responsibilities Shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business through analysis of market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions. Develop and recommend business-unit strategies, defining where to play, how to win, and the strategic choices required to drive sustainable growth over the next 1–5 years. Identify and drive strategic initiatives that unlock near-, mid-, and long-term business and financial value, establishing clear priorities, execution roadmaps, milestones, and accountability to accelerate results. Lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation and implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes. Structure and execute rigorous, hypothesis-driven analyses, synthesizing insights into clear, data-backed recommendations for senior executives. Serve as a trusted thought partner to business leaders on topics including growth strategy, portfolio management, competitive positioning, investment priorities, risk management, and new business opportunities. Drive strategic choices across product and portfolio roadmaps, go-to-market models, partnerships, acquisitions, and adjacent growth opportunities. Lead large, cross-functional teams across businesses, functions, and geographies to build alignment, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution. Partner effectively across HP’s global matrix organization to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results at scale. Advance the strategic capabilities of the organization through thought leadership, best practices, and innovative approaches to strategy development and problem solving. Education & Experience Recommended Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or related strategic roles, with a demonstrated track record of driving business impact. Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm is strongly preferred. Knowledge & Skills Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable insights and recommendations. Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently framing problems, developing structured approaches, and driving initiatives from concept through execution. Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to senior leadership audiences. Broad business acumen with the ability to connect market, customer, financial, operational, and technology insights to inform strategic decision-making. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence without authority. Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Strong partnership and relationship-building skills, with credibility and judgment to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to apply innovative analytical approaches and frameworks to solve evolving business challenges. Deep experience leading sophisticated research and analytical efforts, leveraging data, market intelligence, and advanced analytical techniques to uncover insights and guide strategic choices. Strong strategic judgment, including the ability to assess trade-offs, evaluate risks and opportunities, and anticipate the business implications of key decisions. Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. Salary The pay range for this role is $130,700 to $205,200 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job - Business Planning Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. 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